Earthquake with magnitude of ML 2.9 on date 15-12-2009 and time 18:58:33 (Italy) in region 5 km N Spoleto (PG)

A magnitude ML 2.9 earthquake occured in region: 5 km N Spoleto (PG), on

  • 15-12-2009 17:58:33 (UTC)
  • 15-12-2009 18:58:33 (UTC +01:00) Italian time

and geographic coordinates (lat, lon) 42.7770, 12.7300 at 6 km depth.

The earthquake was located by: Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV.

Search earthquakes: Any within 30 km radius

The values of hypocentral coordinates and magnitude may be revised at a later time as more information becomes available.

Municipalities within 20 km from the epicenter

Distances are determinated based on the geographic coordintes of the (Istat).
Municipality Region Dist Inh Cum Inh
Spoleto PG 5 38218 38218
Campello sul Clitunno PG 6 2442 40660
Castel Ritaldi PG 7 3278 43938
Sant'Anatolia di Narco PG 10 564 44502
Scheggino PG 11 461 44963
Vallo di Nera PG 11 364 45327
Trevi PG 11 8469 53796
Giano dell'Umbria PG 14 3846 57642
Montefalco PG 15 5679 63321
Cerreto di Spoleto PG 16 1075 64396
Massa Martana PG 17 3770 68166
Acquasparta TR 18 4778 72944
Ferentillo TR 18 1913 74857
Poggiodomo PG 18 117 74974
Foligno PG 20 57155 132129

Municipalities with at least 50000 inhabitants

An earthquake occurred to
20 Km S of Foligno (57155 inhabitants)
25 Km N of Terni (111501 inhabitants)
46 Km SE of Perugia (166134 inhabitants)
65 Km NE of Viterbo (67173 inhabitants)
72 Km NW of L'Aquila (69753 inhabitants)
81 Km W of Teramo (54892 inhabitants)
86 Km N of Guidonia Montecelio (88673 inhabitants)
91 Km N of Tivoli (56533 inhabitants)
100 Km N of Roma (2864731 inhabitants)
Recent and historical seismicity

These maps show the seismic activity in different time intervals, before the seismic event to which they refer. Data reported in the first two maps come from the analysis carried out in real time by the personnel of the INGV Operating Rooms, immediately after each earthquake. The third map shows data from 1985 to the date of the earthquake: the locations are reviewed by the seismological analysts of the INGV Italian Seismic Bulletin (Bollettino Sismico Italiano dell’INGV). The localization parameters (hypocentral coordinates and magnitude) are the best possible estimate with the data available to the INGV, but are constantly updated according to further data that become available. The location and magnitude parameters, subsequently reviewed by seismological analysts, may vary.

Earthquakes of the 3 days preceding this event

Earthquakes of the 3 days preceding this event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 0.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, in the 72 hours preceding this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes of the 90 days preceding this event

Earthquakes of the 90 days preceding this event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 2.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, in the 90 days preceding this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes from 1985 to the date of the event

Earthquakes from 1985 to the date of the event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 3.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, from 1985 to the date of this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes since 1000 AD until 2019

Earthquakes since 1000 AD until 2019

This map shows the epicenters of the historical earthquakes catalogue CPT15 (Catalogo Parametrico dei Terremoti Italiani, 2015 version 3.0, https://doi.org/10.13127/cpti/cpti15.3) since 1000 AD until 2019. The size of the square indicates the different classes of magnitude. For earthquakes with magnitude ≥ 6.0, it is also shown the year of occurrence and the magnitude value. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Seismic hazard

Seismic hazard maps provide probabilistic estimates of the earthquake ground shaking exceeding a given threshold in a given geographic region within a given time window. Thus, it is not a deterministic prediction - a target that may be never reached given the complexity of the earthquake physical phenomenon - nor of the maximum expected earthquake since this has extremely low probabilities to occur.

In 2004, it was published the seismic hazard map of Italy (http://zonesismiche.mi.ingv.it) that provides a picture of the most hazardous geographic regions. The seismic hazard map of Italy (GdL MPS, 2004; rif. Ordinanza PCM del 28 aprile 2006, n. 3519, All. 1b) provides the 10% probability of exceedance in 50 years of the horizontal acceleration at rock sites (i.e., Vs30>800 m/s; cat. A, 3.2.1 of the D.M. 14.09.2005).

The colours indicate the various values of the ground acceleration that have 10% to be exceeded within 50 years. In general, the colours associated to low values of acceleration refer to areas that are less hazardous and stronger earthquakes repeat less frequently although they may still occur.

Seismic hazard map

Seismic hazard map

This map shows the seismic hazard map of Italy for the region where the earthquake occurred.
Shakemap
Felt maps
Preliminary map of the earthquake effects from the web questionnaire

Preliminary map of the earthquake effects from the web questionnaire

This map shows the distribution of earthquake resentment in the area, expressed in terms of intensity on the MCS scale (Mercalli-Cancani-Sieberg). Intensities are determined using data from questionnaires collected on the website http://www.hsit.it. The intensities shown are determined considering all the reports received from each municipality, and are all the more reliable the greater the number of questionnaires. The collected data are subjected to an automatic statistical filter, but are not checked individually. In particular, intensities greater than or equal to the VI degree of the MCS or EMS scale require on-site verification by specialized personnel. The black star is the epicenter of the earthquake that occurred. This map is updated every time citizens fill out new questionnaires. The number of questionnaires processed to obtain this map, the date and time of the last update are shown at the top right.
Locations history
Type Magnitude Date and Time (UTC) Latitude Longitude Depth (km) Published time (UTC) Author Location ID
Bulletin
Rev1000
ML 2.9 2009-12-15
17:58:33
42.777 12.73 6 2014-10-21
12:27:13
Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV 999379
Preferred location and magnitude until now.
Origin information

Origin

Field Value
Time (UTC) 2009-12-15 17:58:33 ± 0.11
Latitude 42.7770 ± 0.0036
Longitude 12.7300 ± 0.0061
Depth (km) 6 ± 1 (from location)
Evaluation mode of Origin manual
Evaluation status of Origin reviewed
Version 1000 -> BULLETIN-SISPICK
Event type earthquake
Origin ID 999379

Uncertainty

Field Value
Preferred uncertainty description uncertainty ellipse
Semi-major axis of confidence ellipse (meter) 472
Semi-minor axis of confidence ellipse (meter) 150
Azimuth of major axis of confidence ellipse. Measured clockwise from South-North direction at epicenter (gradi) 249
Circular confidence region, given by single value of horizontal uncertainty (meter) 640.3
Confidence level of the uncertainty (%) 68

Quality

Field Value
Largest azimuthal gap in station distribution as seen from epicenter (degree) 63
Number of associated phases, regardless of their use for origin computation 61
Number of defining phases 42
RMS of the travel time residuals of the arrivals used for the origin computation (sec) 0.47
Epicentral distance of station closest to the epicenter (degree) 0.00000
Epicentral distance of station farthest from the epicenter (degree) 1.15653
Number of stations at which the event was observed 43
Number of stations from which data was used for origin computation 25
Magnitude information

ML:2.9

Field Value
Value 2.9
Uncertainty 0.3
Num. used stations
Type of magnitude ML
Reference to an origin 999379
Agency INGV
Autore Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV
Time of creation (UTC) 2013-01-05 19:08:58
Picking and Arrival
SCNL Time Uncertainty Polarity Evaluation_mode Phase Azimuth Distance(km) Takeoff_angle Residual Weight
IV.ORI.HHE. 2009-12-15T17:59:26.32 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.MA9.HHE. 2009-12-15T17:59:10.60 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.PARC.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:59:09.39 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.RMP.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:59:08.76 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.OFFI.HHE. 2009-12-15T17:59:02.46 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.BADI.EHN. 2009-12-15T17:59:01.44 0.6 undecidable manual Sg 334 90.243 0.312 43
IV.PIEI.HHN. 2009-12-15T17:59:01.17 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 349 85.6476 1.289 44
IV.VMG.SHZ. 2009-12-15T17:59:01.58 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.MTCE.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:59:00.30 0.6 undecidable manual Sg 179 83.6496 0.926 35
IV.CAFI.HHN. 2009-12-15T17:59:00.53 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 315 87.0462 0.25 65
IV.SDI.SHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:59.82 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.CRE.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:59.84 10.0 undecidable manual Sg 0 0 0
IV.ARVD.HHE. 2009-12-15T17:58:59.63 0.1 undecidable manual Sg 12 81.7515 0.771 75
IV.LPEL.HHN. 2009-12-15T17:58:59.36 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.GRFL.SHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:58.47 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.RSM.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:58.88 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.VVLD.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:57.77 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.GUAR.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:56.93 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.INTR.HHN. 2009-12-15T17:58:55.01 0.6 undecidable manual Pg 131 128.3715 -0.266 40
IV.CRE.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:55.11 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.T0104.HHE. 2009-12-15T17:58:55.64 0.6 undecidable manual Sg 133 67.8765 0.487 43
IV.RDP.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:54.54 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.FIAM.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:54.24 0.6 undecidable manual Sg 151 64.7907 -0.075 47
IV.GUMA.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:53.22 0.1 undecidable manual Sg 57 58.3971 0.585 85
IV.CAMP.HHN. 2009-12-15T17:58:53.41 0.6 undecidable manual Sg 116 61.494 -0.038 48
IV.SMA1.EHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:51.24 0.1 undecidable manual Sg 108 51.9036 0.345 91
IV.FSSB.SHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:51.02 0.6 undecidable manual Pg 2 101.6205 -0.148 43
IV.MURB.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:51.94 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 343 56.3991 -0.149 71
IV.PTQR.SHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:50.61 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 147 100.122 -0.329 63
IV.FAGN.HHE. 2009-12-15T17:58:50.46 0.6 undecidable manual Pg 129 89.9433 1.101 32
IV.CDCA.EHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:50.33 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.CERT.HHE. 2009-12-15T17:58:49.79 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 167 94.1391 -0.222 65
IV.LATE.HHE. 2009-12-15T17:58:49.66 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.BADI.EHN. 2009-12-15T17:58:49.82 0.6 undecidable manual Pg 334 90.243 0.408 42
IV.RM29.EHN. 2009-12-15T17:58:49.07 0.1 undecidable manual Sg 122 45.4212 -0.074 98
IV.PIEI.HHN. 2009-12-15T17:58:48.46 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 349 85.6476 -0.232 66
IV.CAFI.HHN. 2009-12-15T17:58:48.50 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 315 87.0462 -0.423 63
IV.MTCE.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:48.54 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 179 83.6496 0.139 67
IV.PTRP.EHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:48.97 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.MNS.HHN. 2009-12-15T17:58:48.46 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 185 43.623 -0.224 71
IV.FDMO.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:47.34 0.1 undecidable manual Sg 45 40.8258 -0.379 93
IV.ARVD.HHE. 2009-12-15T17:58:47.85 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 12 81.7515 -0.25 66
IV.TERO.HHE. 2009-12-15T17:58:46.18 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 103 73.2711 -0.608 81
IV.NRCA.HHE. 2009-12-15T17:58:45.04 0.1 undecidable manual Sg 79 31.8459 0.398 94
IV.T0104.HHE. 2009-12-15T17:58:45.59 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 133 67.8765 -0.373 66
IV.SACS.HHE. 2009-12-15T17:58:45.80 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 277 67.2771 -0.066 71
IV.FIAM.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:44.96 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 151 64.7907 -0.516 86
IV.LNSS.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:44.94 0.1 undecidable manual Sg 127 31.8459 0.311 95
IV.GUMA.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:44.50 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 57 58.3971 -0.007 97
IV.CAMP.HHN. 2009-12-15T17:58:44.58 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 116 61.494 -0.4 89
IV.SMA1.EHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:43.33 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 108 51.9036 -0.174 95
IV.MURB.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:43.71 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 343 56.3991 -0.483 88
IV.MGAB.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:43.19 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 287 52.503 -0.398 68
IV.RM29.EHN. 2009-12-15T17:58:42.24 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 122 45.4212 -0.255 94
IV.CESX.HHN. 2009-12-15T17:58:42.04 0.1 undecidable manual Sg 214 22.2555 0.655 88
IV.FDMO.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:41.33 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 45 40.8258 -0.342 93
IV.MNS.HHN. 2009-12-15T17:58:41.95 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 185 43.623 -0.278 94
IV.MELA.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:41.95 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.LNSS.HHZ. 2009-12-15T17:58:40.00 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 127 31.8459 0.113 99
IV.NRCA.HHE. 2009-12-15T17:58:39.98 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 79 31.8459 0.087 100
IV.CESX.HHN. 2009-12-15T17:58:38.31 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 214 22.2555 0.296 97
TDMT - Time Domain Moment Tensor
Fault Plane solutions in the area
Fault Plane solutions

Fault Plane solutions

The map reports the fault plane solutions for earthquakes in the region from 1977 to the date of this event. Red moment tensors are determined using the Regional Centroid Moment Tensor technique (RCMT, http://www.bo.ingv.it/RCMT) applied for earthquakes with magnitude larger than 4.5 in the Euro-Mediterranenan area. Occasionally, when a station azimuthal coverage exists RCMTs can be obtained also for earthquakes with magnitude down to 4.0. The gray moment tensors are obtained with the Time Domain Moment Tensor method (TDMT, /tdmt). This technique is applied to earthquakes with magnitude ML greater than 3.2, when it is possible. The size of symbols scales with the calculated moment magnitude Mw.
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